U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / General Physical Science

Job-title file

General Physical Science

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

819 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $140,142, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 819
Total payroll: $101.6M
Role median: $140,142
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$204,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 819 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

General Physical Science pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Physical Scientists, All Other — about 22,300 people — is $122,570. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $149,465 for this role, 22% above that figure — about the 67th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$67,000

$86,620

$122,570

$161,890

$195,190

Department of Energy median · $149,465

The bar is the range of annual wages for Physical Scientists, All Other across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Energy’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 685 of 819 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $140,142, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

General Physical Science is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $140,142 ranks #15 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 157

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$185,824 · 496

Department of State

$181,216 · 20

Department of Justice

$171,923 · 11

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$169,743 · 126

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$162,629 · 5

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$162,166 · 4

U.S. Agency for International Development

$159,473 · 13

Office of Management and Budget

$157,983 · 2

Department of Commerce

$157,631 · 1,154

Department of Transportation

$154,917 · 26

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$153,345 · 4

Median total compensation for the General Physical Science role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Carmen Rodriguez

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$101,880

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $101,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,880
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Miami Beach
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,880
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122020086
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Carmen Rodriguez serves as a General Physical Science based in Miami Beach, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,880. They are classified at grade 12.

Jason Spencer

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$101,514

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $101,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,514
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Greenfield
Work county: Hillsborough
Work state: New Hampshire

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,514
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 330175011
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Spencer is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Greenfield, New Hampshire. 2024 total compensation came to $101,514. They are classified at grade 12.

Hichem Hadjeres

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$101,514

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $101,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,514
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Somerville
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,514
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251190017
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hichem Hadjeres works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Hichem earned $101,514 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Fonseca

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$100,287

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $100,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,287
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Houston
Work county: Fort Bend
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $100,287
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280157
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Fonseca works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Houston, Texas. Michael earned $100,287 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

William Dean

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$99,200

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $99,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,200
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,200
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, William Dean serves as a General Physical Science based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,200. They are classified at grade 12.

Tai Gorecke

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$98,555

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $98,555
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,555
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Richland
Work county: Benton
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,555
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531850005
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tai Gorecke holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Richland, Washington. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,555. Their pay grade is 12.

Emma Hibbard

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$98,240

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,240
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boxford
Work county: Essex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250122009
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Emma Hibbard is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Boxford, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $98,240. They are classified at grade 12.

Kevin Leodinh

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$97,079

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $97,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,079
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Brookfield
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,079
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171050031
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Leodinh is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Brookfield, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $97,079. They are classified at grade 12.

Elias Pomeroy

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$96,684

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $96,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,684
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Golden
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,684
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081000059
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Elias Pomeroy serves as a General Physical Science based in Golden, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,684. They are classified at grade 12.

Cory Koehler

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$96,493

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $93,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,493
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cory Koehler is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $96,493. They are classified at grade 12.

Tyler Clemens

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$96,493

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $93,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,493
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tyler Clemens holds the role of General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,493. Their pay grade is 12.

Bryan Palacio

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$95,706

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $95,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,706
Pay grade: 12
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,706
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120000086
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Bryan Palacio serves as a General Physical Science based in Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,706. They are classified at grade 12.

Hailey Coffman

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$95,657

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $95,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,657
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Idaho Falls
Work county: Bonneville
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $95,657
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160790019
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hailey Coffman is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. 2024 total compensation came to $95,657. They are classified at grade 12.

Nicholas Cisney

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$93,943

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $93,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,943
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,543
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Nicholas Cisney serves as a General Physical Science based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,943. They are classified at grade 12.

Dustin Hill

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Buffalo
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Wyoming

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 560060019
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dustin Hill works as a General Physical Science for Department of Energy based in Buffalo, Wyoming. Dustin earned $92,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Adam Payne

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Morgantown
Work county: Monongalia
Work state: West Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 541840061
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Payne is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Morgantown, West Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.

Shelby Stooksbury

General Physical Science/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Oak Ridge
Work county: Anderson
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471850001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1301
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shelby Stooksbury is a General Physical Science at Department of Energy based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $92,759. They are classified at grade 12.